The portal has closed, the draft is over, so who are the best players who stuck around even though they had options?

Commissioners met last week on the 2025 version of the playoff with more decisions looming ahead of an agreement to give the SEC and Big Ten more control.

As spring practices conclude, the landscape of the 2025 NCAA College Football Playoff is taking shape. Here's a look at the projected 12-team bracket and first-round matchups.